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- Missoula Businesses Face Harassment Campaign After Sponsoring Republican Fair Booth
- Missoula County Wants $5.76 Million More From Property Taxpayers to Fund Grant Bureaucracy and Climate Activism
- Montana Democrats’ Post-Election Memo Reveals Strategy, Panic, and Denial
- Montana Cuts Deceased Voter Removal Time from Years to Days, Earns National Recognition
- Which Montana Organization Will Be First Prosecuted Under Federal Crackhouse Law?
Democratic Campaign Treasurer Embezzles $253K from Montana Political Groups
Abbey Lee Cook admits to three-year scheme defrauding high-profile campaigns including Zephyr, Alke, and Lynch
Missoula Businesses Face Harassment Campaign After Sponsoring Republican Fair Booth
Coordinated online attacks target multiple businesses with false reviews and social media harassment following Western Montana Fair sponsorships
Montana GOP Executive Director Tyler Newcombe Steps Down, Joins State Auditor’s Office
Party names Ethan Holmes as new Communications Director
Our Presidency: From a Half-Headed Biden to a Two-Headed Trump
Koopman’s take: a half-witted Biden and a double-minded Trump
Daines Backs Bill Targeting Public Officials for Financial Fraud
Montana senator joins Republican effort to create mandatory minimum sentences for officials who commit fraud
Montana Senators Request Long-Term Solution for Flathead Lake Water Level Management
Daines and Sheehy ask DOI to develop permanent framework to avoid annual emergency waivers during drought conditions
Montana Democrats’ Post-Election Memo Reveals Strategy, Panic, and Denial
Leaked document reveals party dependence on courts, outside money, and procedural power as electoral support erodes statewide
Federal Rule Change Sparks Debate Over Rural Veterans Employment Services
Senators push for rule reversal while Montana advocate proposes targeted exemptions for rural areas
Senate Reviews Mercer for Montana Federal Court Position
Former U.S. Attorney and State Rep. faces Senate questioning as Montana officials urge swift confirmation
The Big Beautiful Bill is a Win for Montana
Federal legislation saves Montana mine jobs, boosts energy production, delivers $3,000 in tax relief to families, and funds rural hospitals
Gianforte Seeks Applicants for Two New Yellowstone County Judgeships
Applications due Aug. 26 for district court positions created by legislature
Which Montana Organization Will Be First Prosecuted Under Federal Crackhouse Law?
Trump’s recent executive order targets so-called “harm reduction” programs protected by Montana law, putting state agencies and nonprofits in the crosshairs of federal prosecutors and funding cuts
How Obama Admin Turned ‘Unverifiable’ Report Into Russiagate Dynamite
Declassified House report reveals Obama-era Russia assessment relied on secondhand speculation, not verified intelligence
Missoula County Wants $5.76 Million More From Property Taxpayers to Fund Grant Bureaucracy and Climate Activism
County seeks to boost funding for Climate Smart Missoula activist group by nearly 30%
Montana Cuts Deceased Voter Removal Time from Years to Days, Earns National Recognition
‘Death of a Loved One’ program cuts processing time dramatically, earns NASED recognition
Sheehy Introduces Bill to Block Federal Funding for ‘Anarchist Jurisdictions’
SAFE Cities Act would direct Attorney General to publish list of jurisdictions that fail to maintain law and order
Montana GOP Delegation Backs “Big Beautiful Bill” as Democrats Issue Dire Warnings
Republican delegation celebrates passage while state Democrats warn of healthcare ‘catastrophe’